Hôtel Rural Castillo de Biar

Very over-rated and overpriced. I'm not picky, but I don't understand the 4 and 5 star reviews. Yes, because it is in the middle of nowhere, you can "connect with nature" as a couple of reviewers said, but then you could just pitch a tent in the woods or sleep in the back of your car too. Definitely not even a 3 star hotel. The AC did not work at all (it ran and made a lot of noise, but did not cool, in spite of the manager saying it was working) which made for a hot night in August. The shower had mold, the room was tiny, sp****ly furnished, and primitive, breakfast was just toast, juice, coffee. No coffee maker, fridge, safe, or other room amenities you would expect at this price. Mattress old and soft. English is not spoken in spite of what website says. No one available to greet us on arrival in the afternoon, the new owner / manager is indifferent at best, she had our booking wrong (3 nights instead of 2), WiFi only works in the lobby - not in the rooms, industrial hand soap dispenser in the shower instead of shampoo or soap. The hotel was full during our stay, but we never saw any staff in the reception or dining areas. I would not stay again at any price.

Quirky converted building in a very rural area. Very clean. Hot water was an issue, as with most hotels in winter with the short days. Very friendly reception, even with the language barrier. I would say it was over-priced in comparison to what you get in the UK for the same price. But would still recommend, nothing really bad to say about the place. Served it’s purpose for us, bed and shower while touring.

We chose this hotel because we wanted to travel with our two dogs. Unfortunately they had to stay at home, but this IS the place for dog and horse-lovers. Situated in the country-side, very quiet and charming, we got a very friendly welcome by the owner, some barking by her dogs and of course some flies that are inevitable in the countryside. Prepare your picknick or your meal, there is a kitchen and a fridge, but this is just a hotel, not a restaurant or a bed-and-breakfast. We were just too charmed by the friedlyness of the owner and her mother, the beauty of the landscape, the quiet and the magic of the landscape. If ever we are in the area again we will DEFINITELY go back!